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# Fern Valley Ranch

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**[Australia](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/australia) › [New South Wales](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/australia/new-south-wales) › [Somersby](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/australia/new-south-wales/somersby)**

\*\*WE ARE NOT TAKING CHECK\-INS ON CHRISTMAS DAY, but you can stay over Christmas Day\*\* \-\-\-\-\- Are you looking for a retreat to get away from the city, or a refreshing alternative to a caravan park along your journey? We have CAMPSITES nestled in our Orchard or in the Pine Trees paddock, \(with nearby amenities\); or for more of a comfortable and unique stay, try our CHARMING, CONVERTED SCHOOL BUS\! Fern Valley Ranch has it all\- waterfall viewing, bush walks, animal feeding\. Unwind; relax by the campfire with quiet cup of tea \(or a beer\)\. Leave the city behind and tune back in to the birdlife and whistle of the breeze among the tall trees\. CAMPSITES\- Max 5 campers \(see Campsite Listing for number and type of dwellings allowed per site\.\) SCHOOL BUS\- Max 4 guests \(no pets\)\- can book separate bus campsites after booking Bus\. SCHOOL BUS CAMPING\- Get friends to camp next to you in the Bus\. \*\*\* NO ENTERING ANY WATER ON THE PROPERTY, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU DO NOT RESPECT OUR RULES \*\*\* If you want to swim, there are beaches within half an hour from our farm\. \- We are just an hour between Sydney and Newcastle; and 15 minutes to Gosford\. THINGS TO DO IN THE CENTRAL COAST: \- Australian Reptile Park \- Great North Walk \- Fire Creek Botanical Winery \- Mount Penang Farmers Market \- Mangrove Creek Dam \- Many Cafes & chocolate shop \-BEACHES: The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelley, Terrigal \- Gosford Regional Gallery \- Edogawo Commemorative Gardens \- Take a drive to the small village of Spencer \- Golf clubs are all nearby\.

## Key facts

- Coordinates: -33.3599254, 151.2764634

## Address

Somersby, New South Wales, AU

## Amenities

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- Drive\_in
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- Farm
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- Stream
- Swimming
- Tent
- Tent\_camping
- Toilets
- Trash
- Trash\_disposal
- Valley
- Vineyard
- Waterfall
- Wildlife Watching
- Wildlife\_viewing

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